WE SELDOM†watch movies on HBO†anymore but we had a lucky break two Sundays ago (Nov 30, about 9:00 o’clock PM). †While aimlessly switching channels on Sky Cable my ex-girlfriend and I chanced upon Hairspray the movie-musical that featured a singing and dancing John Travolta reminiscent of Grease 1 and 2. † But there’s an added twist to John Travolta’s role in Hairspray. †She… I mean he played the role of a woman, and an oversized woman at that.
The movie is hilarious. †The retro costumes and set are nicely done. †And the songs are great, too.
Aside from John Travolta, Hairspray is graced by several other big-name stars including Michelle Pfeiffer (oh yes, she sings and dances too), Queen Latifah, Zac Efron (of HSM fame), Amanda Bynes and Christopher Walken. †The lead star, Nikki Blonsky, is relatively unknown but she did pull her weight (pun intended) side by side with the stellar cast.
The movie was supposed to have been released last year but if you (like us, until recently) haven’t seen it yet then catch it on HBO. †I am sure it is still showing. #
>Shy girl: Nice monicker you got there.
Zac is indeed good. At least we now know that he is not just a pretty face in HSM. He can really dance, sing, and even act.
> Marisa: Michelle Pfeiffer gave a very powerful performance. Frankly I was so surprised that she sings.
>Jude: welcome back. ‘Missed your comments.
I almost did not recognize Zac Efron. But he is very good. He is sooo cute and yummy just like in high school musical.
I knew it! Ogie Alcasid playing a woman’s role is screaming “copycat” all over the place!!! It’s obviously “inspired” by Hairspray. So typically Filipino showbiz. No originality. Shame.
I love Hairspray. Michelle Pfeiffer is a superb bitch. John Travolta is so believably woman (except for his voice). Btw I heard somewhere that there will be a local musical version of Hairspray. Do you know anything about it?